A federal court worker and influencer, Genesis Cuesta, has sparked a heated conversation after sharing her frustration about being required to return to the office five days a week.

Cuesta, who works as an assessment specialist at the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, went viral on TikTok when she vented her anger over an executive order that mandates the return of federal employees to in-person work.

Cuesta’s Outrage Over the Executive Order

In a now-deleted TikTok, Cuesta expressed how upset and angry she was after receiving the announcement that, starting March 10, she would no longer be able to telework and would have to work in the office every day.

“It happened… what a way to end the week,” Cuesta said, describing how she received the news on a Friday at 5 p.m. She called the decision “the most f****d thing.”

Cuesta also took aim at former President Donald Trump’s executive order that rescinded previously agreed-upon telework arrangements, saying it “trumps” (pun intended) any previous agreements.

Before the new order, she had been able to work from home once a week, but now that option was no longer available, and she was furious.

Concern for Parents and Commutes

Beyond her personal frustration, Cuesta expressed empathy for fellow workers, especially parents, who would face challenges returning to the office.

She pointed out that many parents will need to figure out child care while also dealing with long commutes, as some employees don’t live in DC and have to travel far to get to work.

Cuesta’s post resonated with many people who also felt the burden of returning to in-person work after years of telecommuting.

She continued to vent, calling the situation “crazy” and saying, “We’re just getting started in all of this f***ery.”

Backlash and Deleted LinkedIn

Cuesta’s viral TikTok did not go unnoticed, and she quickly faced criticism online.

Some users, including one on X (formerly Twitter), argued that if workers were at home taking care of their children, they weren’t fulfilling their government jobs.

The commenter suggested that it was time to return to the office now that the pandemic was over, adding, “There’s no way you’re 100% productive working from home while doing the laundry.”

In the wake of the backlash, Cuesta deleted her LinkedIn account and refused to comment when contacted by DailyMail.com, responding with, “Oh God, no comment.”

Resistance and Boycotting Local Businesses

Cuesta’s rant also fueled discussions among some federal employees who were unhappy with the return-to-office mandate.

In a now-deleted Reddit post, one user suggested boycotting local businesses near government offices as a form of protest.

The post encouraged employees to bring their own lunch, avoid parking in paid lots, and refrain from shopping in nearby stores to show their displeasure.

Trump’s Executive Order and the Push for In-Person Work

This controversy stems from an executive order signed by former President Trump that requires federal workers to return to the office five days a week.

The order also weakens job protections for civil servants, marking a significant shift from the telework policies that became widespread during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump’s administration is pushing for a reversal of the telework trend that emerged during the pandemic, calling for all department heads to ensure employees work in person at their designated duty stations, with exemptions at the discretion of department heads.

Experts suggest that the changes could push frustrated government employees to leave their jobs, which could be the intended outcome, as Trump’s administration has been vocal about shrinking the federal workforce.

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